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bravenewworld2016-05-22 08:46 pm
bnw_void_npcs) wrote in bravenewworld2016-05-22 08:46 pm
Operation: Gigas Freedom
[OOC Notes: This upcoming event will not go live until June 5th, depending on the result of the votes. No matter what decision is made here, either will have a dramatic impact on the game and especially that of how the game will ultimately end. This is the first of several much larger events as we begin to wrap up major plot points that have been established since very early in the game, and expect the stakes to start getting higher as these events progress]
The feed flickers on to reveal a rather more serious looking Celito and Maeve. They exchange glances and nods, before Celito launches in.
“Hey everyone, Celito here. The Seekers have convened and have issued a directive. If at all possible, it is our duty to free the gods imprisoned by Gigas and return them to their natural state. Unfortunately, with the resources of the Seekers being dedicated to research, this is essentially impossible for us to achieve on our own. So, we’ve come to Union with a proposal. Right now, we have a fairly good idea of the defenses of Gigas, but as we understand we cannot rely on them to remain unchanged for very long, Gigan military is highly professional and they change patterns and routines regularly. I expect it’d be especially true with the Gigases. Right now may be the only opportunity we have to break in and free the Gigases. We don’t come to ask this lightly. We are asking the Union Alliance to join us in liberating the Gigases. We have brought this proposal to your Council and they have authorized us to proceed - if the will of the people will support it. We’re asking for your help, we need to free the Gigases and we can’t wait for another chance. Please, will you help us?”
Giving her brother a nod, Maeve directs her attention to the feed again.
“This is probably a once-in-a-lifetime chance, but it isn’t gonna be easy. There’s a lot that could go wrong here.” Averting her eyes from the camera, Maeve purses her lips into a frown. “We can’t do this by ourselves. We need your help going forward, but we understand if something like this seems too dangerous. Union’s done its best to stay impartial for the most part, but that might not be the case if you help us. Think about that before saying yes.”
[OOC: Voting is live as of now. The question: will the Union Alliance proceed with the attack on Gigas and attempt to liberate the Gigases? This could very well cause an international incident with Gigas, but as stated, another chance will likely not come again. It’s now or never. OOC discussion and IC discussion threads are open, only 1 vote per player please. As before, votes will generally be weighted with the assumption that PCs are in the streets advocating their position. As a reminder, the vote you cast should be your OOC opinion: do you want to go forward with attacking Gigas and freeing the Gigases, or do you want to leave Gigas alone and allow the Gigases to remain trapped, perhaps for good.]
The feed flickers on to reveal a rather more serious looking Celito and Maeve. They exchange glances and nods, before Celito launches in.
“Hey everyone, Celito here. The Seekers have convened and have issued a directive. If at all possible, it is our duty to free the gods imprisoned by Gigas and return them to their natural state. Unfortunately, with the resources of the Seekers being dedicated to research, this is essentially impossible for us to achieve on our own. So, we’ve come to Union with a proposal. Right now, we have a fairly good idea of the defenses of Gigas, but as we understand we cannot rely on them to remain unchanged for very long, Gigan military is highly professional and they change patterns and routines regularly. I expect it’d be especially true with the Gigases. Right now may be the only opportunity we have to break in and free the Gigases. We don’t come to ask this lightly. We are asking the Union Alliance to join us in liberating the Gigases. We have brought this proposal to your Council and they have authorized us to proceed - if the will of the people will support it. We’re asking for your help, we need to free the Gigases and we can’t wait for another chance. Please, will you help us?”
Giving her brother a nod, Maeve directs her attention to the feed again.
“This is probably a once-in-a-lifetime chance, but it isn’t gonna be easy. There’s a lot that could go wrong here.” Averting her eyes from the camera, Maeve purses her lips into a frown. “We can’t do this by ourselves. We need your help going forward, but we understand if something like this seems too dangerous. Union’s done its best to stay impartial for the most part, but that might not be the case if you help us. Think about that before saying yes.”
[OOC: Voting is live as of now. The question: will the Union Alliance proceed with the attack on Gigas and attempt to liberate the Gigases? This could very well cause an international incident with Gigas, but as stated, another chance will likely not come again. It’s now or never. OOC discussion and IC discussion threads are open, only 1 vote per player please. As before, votes will generally be weighted with the assumption that PCs are in the streets advocating their position. As a reminder, the vote you cast should be your OOC opinion: do you want to go forward with attacking Gigas and freeing the Gigases, or do you want to leave Gigas alone and allow the Gigases to remain trapped, perhaps for good.]
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[He goes quiet for a long moment, thinking.]
Ignoring the question of if the Seekers are trustworthy, let's look at what we know from our own people. We have no way of knowing if the Seekers view us as anything more than a useful means to an end, but that doesn't mean they can't be a useful means to our own ends. Even if we do do this, we're going to have to do it on our own terms. The Seekers strike this old analyst as a little too willing to let the gods stomp Gigas in retaliation. There's a lot of things to be upset by when it comes to Gigas, but, while our 'friends' were running an infiltration and spy mission, I, and many others, were getting to know Gigans as a people.
I, for one, am not willing to let the gods level a populated city. That's not justice, that's vengeance.
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[She waits for him to finish, listening to his points.]
I agree whole-heartedly, sir. With everything noted and stated, to be quite honest. And I've not had my issues assuaged, only told time and again that the bands are simply not "secure" enough, yet this is the venue that the Seekers chose to use and communicate, only to be promptly faced with questions instead of blind ignorance and willingness.
I never want a god to be held captive, but unless there is some sort of contingency to ensure that Gigas can be evacuated in the off chance the gods do seek revenge, I say we withhold our support.
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The best contingency plans are the ones you make yourself, in my experience. Particularly when you can't be sure of the motives of your allies.
[He looks to the young woman.]
Suggest an in person meeting, not over the warp bands, somewhere private where you can get the information you want.
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Still, it's easy enough to do, I memorized the city maps and roadways while we were there.
He's hung up, I've no further way of contact with him.
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They haven't done anything I'd call betrayal, though I am less than pleased with how forthcoming they've been with things. Using a peacemaking mission as cover for spying rubs me wrong, even if it did find a situation that is frankly unacceptable.
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[She inhales sharply.]
Part of my reluctance for that very reason. I was- I was part of the group sent to negotiate with Gigas in Sanctuary, only to find out later we were nothing but a distraction- exactly as you said, a cover. Only they did not deign to inform even us about it, though I cannot say I would have agreed if it had been.
[She scowled.]
That was not the Seeker group, I know that, but it could easily be that way again, and I cannot stand for it for the exact reason you state.
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Used to young people not telling me things, but... I hold more of a grudge about some things than others.
[He takes a deep breath, letting it out through his nose, mustache bristling.]
I guess the wisest course of action is to ignore what's come before, and make the best decision we can with the information available to us. I know, if the decision is made to intervene, I'd rather be involved and have some control over how things go. Though, if I'm honest, I'm more field commander than council member.
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And you are right, better we be involved, to whatever degree, than have it fall around our feet without our at least trying to prevent it. [She still doesn't have to like it, though.]